2019 is proving to be a brilliant year for Country and Americana. Ricky guides you through some of his favourite songs, artists and albums from the last six months. Keep an ear out for Hayes Carll’s Times Like These during hour 2! Listen here.

NPR declares Hayes Carll’s What It Is as one of 2019’s Best Albums (so far).

“Previous entries from Hayes Carll have represented a sliding scale of exuberance and introspection. What It Is mines both emotions and way more. There is love and gratitude, coltish uproar and canny sensibility. The album was co-produced by Allison Moorer, with whom he just tied the knot.” —Jessie Scott, WMOT Roots Radio